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April 12, 1951
The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
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The Shawtown Chapter of New Farmers of America won top honors in the Quartet Contest at the Berry O'Kelly Federation Meeting held Monday at Carver High School in Mount Olive. The quartet members are Rudolph Lee, Haywood Shannon, Mack Wright, and Ralph Talton. They will compete for state honors in June at A&T College.
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Shawtown Quartet
Wins Top Honors
The Shawtown Chapter of New Farmers of America won top honors in the Quartet Contest held Monday at Carver High School in Mount Olive. The contest was one among five different contests held during the Berry O'Kelly Federation Meeting. The Federation is composed of New Farmers of nine chapters of New Farmers of America in Wake, Sampson, Harnett and Wayne counties.
Other contests held were Officer's Ability, Public Speaking, Quiz and Talent. The theme of the 1951 Federation Meeting was "Developing the Inert Abilities of New Farmers for their place in the world of tomorrow."
Members of the local quartet are Rudolph Lee, first tenor; Haywood Shannon, second tenor; Mack Wright, baritone and Ralph Talton, bass. Other participants from the Shawtown Chapter were Theodore Murchison, public speaking; Charlie McLean, quiz and Prentis Walker, talent. The quartet will compete for State honors at the State Convention at A & T College in June.
Wins Top Honors
The Shawtown Chapter of New Farmers of America won top honors in the Quartet Contest held Monday at Carver High School in Mount Olive. The contest was one among five different contests held during the Berry O'Kelly Federation Meeting. The Federation is composed of New Farmers of nine chapters of New Farmers of America in Wake, Sampson, Harnett and Wayne counties.
Other contests held were Officer's Ability, Public Speaking, Quiz and Talent. The theme of the 1951 Federation Meeting was "Developing the Inert Abilities of New Farmers for their place in the world of tomorrow."
Members of the local quartet are Rudolph Lee, first tenor; Haywood Shannon, second tenor; Mack Wright, baritone and Ralph Talton, bass. Other participants from the Shawtown Chapter were Theodore Murchison, public speaking; Charlie McLean, quiz and Prentis Walker, talent. The quartet will compete for State honors at the State Convention at A & T College in June.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Quartet Contest
New Farmers Of America
Shawtown Chapter
Federation Meeting
Public Speaking
State Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Rudolph Lee
Haywood Shannon
Mack Wright
Ralph Talton
Theodore Murchison
Charlie Mclean
Prentis Walker
Where did it happen?
Carver High School In Mount Olive
Story Details
Key Persons
Rudolph Lee
Haywood Shannon
Mack Wright
Ralph Talton
Theodore Murchison
Charlie Mclean
Prentis Walker
Location
Carver High School In Mount Olive
Event Date
1951
Story Details
Shawtown Chapter's quartet wins top honors in contest at federation meeting; other chapter members participate in additional contests; quartet advances to state competition.